Cubs option RP Brian Schlitter to Triple-A

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(6/16/15) The Cubs have optioned right-hander Brian Schlitterto Triple-A Iowa prior to Tuesday's game, according to MLB.com. Schlitter has had a few stints with the Cubs this season, and has posted a 7.36 ERA over 7 1/3 innings of relief.

The move opens a 25-man roster spot for top-prospect Kyle Schwarber, who is being promoted on Tuesday.

Report: Cubs option Brian Schlitter to Triple-A, call up Junior Lake

Schlitter posted an 0-2 record with an 8.10 ERA in 6 2/3 innings of work for Chicago this season. Lake has appeared in four games this season with a .286 average in 14 at-bats for the Cubs. He is hitting .250 with 11 RBI for Triple-A Iowa this season.

Cubs recall Junior Lake, option Brian Schlitter

Lake enjoyed a promising rookie campaign in 2013 but hit just .211/246/.351 with nine home runs, 25 RBI and seven stolen bases in 308 at-bats last season. He has delivered a .289/.340/.333 line with eight RBI and two stolen bases in 45 at-bats with Triple-A Iowa this year.

Schlitter surrendered six earned runs in 5 2/3 innings while with the Cubs.

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